Happy New Year 2026

(by JD Jung)

We at UnderratedReads wish all our readers a safe and happy New Year filled with health and love throughout 2026.

Personally, I want to emphasize the importance of continuing to stand against fascism and authoritarianism. There is an existential threat to Democracy and protecting it —no matter where you live—is essential!

We have discovered wonderful books during 2025, and since we only post reviews of books that we recommend, all books on our site are highly recommended.

However, here’s an abbreviated list of our highest rated books that we discovered in 2025, in no particular order. There’s something here for everyone:

Non-Fiction

America’s Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State – Randall Balmer (Reviewed by JD Jung)

After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America – Jessica Goudeau (reviewed by Ann Onymous)

BLACK AS HELL, STRONG AS DEATH, AND SWEET AS LOVE: A COFFEE TRAVEL GUIDE – Steven P Unger (Author), Ruth St. Steven (Photographer) (Reviewed by JD Jung)

The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine – Alexander Vindman

Fiction

The Sable Cloak – Gail Milissa Grant (reviewed by JD Jung)

The SILO – Greg Heist (reviewed by Don Jung)

Please peruse our site to find all of our “must-reads” and “highly recommended” books.

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